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I think little brothers are easier on parents than big brothers in general
I think little brothers are easier on parents than older brothers in general. I thank my opponent for sending me this debate. ===================== Definitions Brother: A male offspring having both parents in common with another offspring. Parents: A father or a mother. To Think: To have a certain thing as the subject of one's thoughts. ===================== Argument: The resolution is "I (Pro) think little brothers are easier on parents than older brothers in general." While th...
It is unconstitutional to protest mosques being built anywhere in the U.S.
do to spam the original debate was ruined. So i am challenging it's creator. i accept the definition provided in the original debate Unconstitutional-contrary to or failing to comply with a constitution [1] Mosque- a Muslim temple, or place of public worship [2] given that pros assertion is "it is unconstitutional to protest mosques being built anywhere in the United States" (again from the previous attempt http://www.debate.org/debates/It-is-unconstitutional-to-protest-mosques-being-built...
Xbox 360 is better than the Ps3.
Hello, I am making a debate on why the Xbox 360 is better than the Ps3. My opponent will say a couple of reasons of why the Ps3 is better than the Xbox 360 and I will say the opposite to him.So lets begin. Thanks, Pro. My opponent has instigated a debate by making the positive claim that the Xbox [360] is better than the PS3. As such, he has the burden of proof [1] and I need not make any contentions until Pro presents arguments in favor of the resolution. In order to debate which is "bette...
On balance, Anarchism is More Humanitarian than State Planning
Every broad argument will be tagged with a letter/number. Elucidation: D1) On balance: Keep the framework reasonable. Ignore the possibility that aliens could invade and destroy every society beginning with consonants. Employ ceteris parabis assumptions. D2) Anarchism: The lack of aggressive monopoly. In this conversation, aggression is distinct from coercion according to the Libertarian ethic. The forceful defense of self ownership and peaceful homesteading is "coercion", not "aggre...
Short Story Challenge
Greetings. This is the first actual short story/essay debateni have ever done and hope this catches on. In this challenge, pro will throw out a few writing areas and topics for each one. (3 to be exact) Con will then choose a topic. The simple way to vote is: Spelling and grammarv is literal. Conduct is the relevance to the topic. Best arguments will be to the better story in the opinion of the reader. Sources shall be graded on the amount of rhetoric used by the author (I.e. Tricolon, ana...
Nuclear power plants should be torn down forever
hello, I am on a debate stating that power plants should be torn down because they are too dangerous to the world. I will let my opponent start whoever you are. We will begin as my opponent will say things good about nuclear power plants and I will say why they are bad. So lets begin. I'd like to thank pro for this debate. I am not an expert in nuclear energy; however I did touch upon it once in school. First I would like to clarify some terms Nuclear:–adjective 1. pertaining to or in...
Little brothers are less of a pain than older brothers
I'm saying that big brothers are more of a pain than little brothers. I think little brothers are easier on parents, are smarter, and are more kind. In your opening statement you use the word "think". Think: "to have as an opinion"[1] So you have an opinion. Opinion: " belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge"[2] So you do not have positive knowledge as to whether "Little brothers are less of a pain than older brothers". Your statement implies that t...
It's time to crackdown on ATM dilly-dancers
We've all been there, haven't we? Stood behind some ignorant half-wit who doesn't care how long the people behind him have to wait to use the ATM just so long as they can conduct long-winded financial transactions while simultaneously continuing their inane conversation on their mobile phones. The selfish bastards. Well, I don't know about you but that really makes my blood boil and I've had more than enough of it - I want to see these cashpoint cretins punished – and punished severely. Th...
Curent high school education should not be mandatory
In this debate I am neither trying to prove that high school education is unnecessary nor that high school education should not be free. I am also referring to American high school education (only because I know very little about foreign education) My resolution is that the current high school education should not be mandatory. While technically, high school education is not mandatory, one is required to stay in school until 16, the age most people are in high school. My contentions are the...
If war is murder, than it should be legal for anyone to murder anyone.
I would like to deeply express my thanks to lovelife for excepting this debate. I hope this is both a fun and educational experience for both of us. Full resolution: Assuming war is murder, then it should be legal for anyone to murder anyone. ==================== Definitions: WAR: A conflict carried on by force of arms, as between nations or between parties within a nation; warfare, as by land, sea, or air. (1) MURDER: According to this debate, the act of killing another human bein...
If Humans Travel In Space Racists Should Be Left On Earth
My argument is that if humans travel in space racists should be left on earth beacuse racists will do harm to the overall human expanse into space. I am against this argument beacuse it is unfair. For one how would it be detrimental? Dont all people have the same rights? Wouldnt this make us no better than the racists?...
LD debate is better than CX.
I would like to start off this debate with some definitions... "LD" - Lincoln-Douglas value based debate. "CX" - Cross Examination debate (also known as team policy debate). "is" - is "better" - Of superior quality or excellence. With the definitions out of the way I'll move on to my contentions. CONTENTION 1 : LD makes you smarter. Over the course of a year there are 5 LD topics that a debater must research and learn inside and out. In CX, there is 1. I think that because there are m...
The US Death Penalty Should Be Phased Out
This is a debate related to the elimination of the death penalty. This first round is meant to establish the rules and parameters of the debate, along with finding a willing opponent. There will be 3 extra rounds for the actual debate, which make 4 total. I am Pro - I will argue in favor of eliminating the death penalty. Contrarily, Con will argue against the elimination of the death penalty. Con may provide his/her own arguments, or simply make refutations of mine. For this first round, C...
Smokers' Rights
There should be no law against smoking while walking down the street or in ones vehicle/home, or in some/most places. Unless marked as a non smoking place people should be allowed to smoke there. If a place is marked non smoking and one smokes there then there should be three steps to get them to stop before police notification. 1) Politely remind them of the rules of the place. 2) Make a public announcement/reminder that smoking is not permitted. 3) Politely ask them to leave. If th...
Marijuana\Cannabis should be legalised for both medical and recreational purposes in the U.S.
I thank Wush for this debate. == Definitions == Cannabis\ Marijuana: Cannabis, also known as marijuana, marihuana, among many other names, refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug. [1] Recreational: A pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. [2] Medical: Curative; medicinal; therapeutic. [3] Legalised: To make legal [4] U.S.: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States == PRO...